Learning to fall safely: treadmill training could reduce falls in MS
NCT ID NCT06919900
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether people with multiple sclerosis can learn to prevent falls by practicing on a treadmill that unexpectedly slips or trips. 64 participants aged 45 and older will be split into two groups: one gets the slip-and-trip training, the other just walks on the treadmill. The goal is to see if this training helps them react better to real-life stumbles and reduce fall risk.
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Active substance
Perturbation training (slip and trip exposure on a treadmill)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could lead to a new fall-prevention exercise program for people with multiple sclerosis, helping them stay safer and more independent.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 64 people. It tests a training method, not a drug, so results may not apply to everyone with MS. The training involves unexpected slips and trips, which carries a risk of falling despite safety harnesses.
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Georgia State University Biomechanics Lab
RECRUITINGAtlanta, Georgia, 30303, United States
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